MOMBETSU   09 Sep 2026
 
GOING: G

Race 8 1700m

Track: GOOD      

Ligand or Kambei to lead the small field. MISSION FELLOW (7) could only manage seventh two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1600m at Morioka, beaten 2.25 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Faces an easier assignment so he is one of the main contenders. IKEMEN MONSTER (1) saluted at this track two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when in contention on the turn before finishing second over 1600m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot make amends. KAMBEI (4) strode forward early from his wide draw over 1600m at Morioka last time, leading for much of the way before fading to finish fifth. Will give a sight again. LIGAND (5) was safely held when seventh last time out over 1700m at this track, beaten 10 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
1 2312 IKEMEN MONSTER
NOBORU YONEKAWA
2YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track on August 13 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Queue Balancee carrying 55kg at $4.20. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 5 len at this track on July 2 over 1700m defeating Full Of Pops carrying 55kg at $1.50. Has the right credentials.
1
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, White cap
2 1x99 GRAN LUCK
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at this track on July 22 over 1000m, 13 len behind Sellout Crowd with 55kg at $115.80. Last start ran second last of 10 at this track on August 27 over 1200m, 15 len behind Mad Secret carrying 55kg at $63.60. Fully tested on her recent run.
2
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STARS, Black cap
3 4 MELONI
MASAKAZU MURAKAMI
2YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

At debut, 4th of 12 at this track on August 20 over 1000m, 6 len behind Queen's Family with 55kg at $9.50. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
3
YUTA OGAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
4 195 KAMBEI
JUNJI TANAKA
2YO  BROWN  COLT 55.0KG

Most recently faded in the straight 5th of 12 at Morioka on August 23 over 1600m, 4 len behind Sei Carlton with 55kg at $9.60. The start before that ran last of 9 at this track on July 21 over 1200m, 9 len behind A Shin Ultrun carrying 55kg at $21.70. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
3
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Blue cap
5 25217 LIGAND
NOBORU YONEKAWA
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Last start 7th of 10 at this track on August 20 over 1700m, 10 len behind Answerer carrying 55kg at $24.10. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track on July 30 over 1700m defeating Starry Laura carrying 55kg at $1.90. Genuine chance this time around.
4
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 158 GO GO MITSUHIKO
JUNJI TANAKA
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Last start got back early 8th of 10 at this track on August 20 over 1700m, 10 len behind Answerer carrying 55kg at $36.90. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on July 30 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Tarumae Don carrying 55kg at $11.50. Genuine contender under these conditions.
5
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Green cap
7 32173 MISSION FELLOW
MASAKAZU MURAKAMI
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Morioka on August 23 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Sei Carlton carrying 55kg at $10. The run before that got back early 7th of 10 at this track on July 30 over 1700m, 7 len behind Tarumae Don carrying 55kg at $54.60. Expected to go well.
6
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE BAND, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Orange cap